100 days from MGM Springfield’s grand opening, $960 million casino nears completion (photos, video)
With just 100 days until MGM Resorts International opens the doors to its $960 million casino in downtown Springfield, construction on the site is ongoing, with new details of the massive structure being revealed daily. Historic facades from the site’s previous structures have been recreated or retained, to give the 14.5 acre site abutted by the South End and downtown areas a touch of flare reminiscent of days gone by, within the state-of-the-art entertainment and gambling complex. Inside the casino, aspects of the region’s history and culture, ranging from Dr. Seuss and Emily Dickinson to Indian Motocycle and Kringle Candle, are present and welcoming guests to learn more about the ground upon which they stand.